Cyndaquil (Japanese: ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Quilava starting at level 14, which evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.
In Hisui, it evolves into Quilava starting at level 17, which evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion starting at level 36.
Along with Chikorita and Totodile, Cyndaquil is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.
Cyndaquil is also one of the three first partner Pokémon of Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, alongside Rowlet and Oshawott.
Biology
Cyndaquil without its flames lit
Cyndaquil is a small, bipedal mammalian Pokémon with bluish fur on top of its body and cream-colored fur on its underside. Its eyes are usually seen closed, and it has a long, thin snout. Its arms are short, but its legs are slightly more developed and have a single nail on each foot. On its back are four red circles that can erupt into flames. When the flames are burning, its back has the appearance of being covered in spines.
Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself using these flames, and the fire grows more powerful as it becomes angry or defensive. Cyndaquil's firepower is described as being tremendously powerful. However, if it is tired, the flames are not able to burn properly. It is usually timid by nature and often curls into a ball when intimidated. Due to this, Cyndaquil prefers staying hunched over. Though rare in the wild, it can be found living on grasslands. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Evolution
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, which evolves into Typhlosion.
In Hisui, it evolves into Quilava, which evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
A Cyndaquil
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
Ash caught a Cyndaquil in Good 'Quil Hunting. During its early days on Ash's team, Cyndaquil would easily become tired out (e.g. waiting a while for the flames on its back to ignite so it could use Fire-type attacks). Eventually, Cyndaquil overcame its shortcomings. Following the end of his journey in Johto, Ash left Cyndaquil, along with the rest of his Johto team (save for Pikachu), at Professor Oak's lab when he set out for Hoenn. Later, Ash called Cyndaquil back into his party for the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!. It evolved into Quilava after a battle with Team Rocket's mecha.
Cyndaquil is Jimmy's first partner Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm. It evolved all the way to Typhlosion prior to The Legend of Thunder!.
In An Egg Scramble!, Dawn defeated Lyra in a battle, winning an Egg. Shortly after, the Egg hatched into a Cyndaquil. It later evolved into a Quilava in DPS01.
Other
Cyndaquil debuted in Don't Touch That 'dile, where it was one of the three first partner Pokémon Professor Elm had to give out at his lab.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Cyndaquil assisted Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu in the distant past.
In Finding a Legend!, Chad used a Cyndaquil and Fearow to create a fake Ho-Oh for his grandfather Jaye. However, their ruse was exposed when Pikachu attacked it with Thunderbolt. Cyndaquil later accompanied its Trainer to the top of the Bell Tower.
In The Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Dawn's Quilava devolved into Cyndaquil in a flashback due to Dialga's influence.
In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1), Goh temporarily caught a Cyndaquil while visiting a Sinnoh Fest in Canalave City.
Minor appearances
In Queen of the Serpentine!, a Cyndaquil was one of Lucy's pets.
A Cyndaquil appeared in Classroom Training!, under the ownership of the Snowpoint Trainers' School.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was seen during the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Cyndaquil watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, four Trainers' Cyndaquil attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in The Power of Us. Callahan also caught one during the Pokémon Catch Race.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was a member of the Manalo Conference audience.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in Fiery Surprises! and From Z to Shining Z!.
A Cyndaquil appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Cyndaquil appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy. Another appeared during a flashback.
Pokédex entries
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EP141
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Cyndaquil
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even-tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset.
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GOTCHA!
A Cyndaquil briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Cyndaquil briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Cyndaquil
Ash's Cyndaquil appeared in The Murkrows' Plot.
Magical Pokémon Journey
In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, owns a male Cyndaquil. He is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Vulpix in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Cyndaquil was seen as one of the Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away in JBA1.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Exbo
Professor Elm owned a Cyndaquil that was kept in his lab and first appeared in Murkrow Row. He joined Gold's team to rescue the Totodile stolen by the thief Silver and was nicknamed Exbo for the explosive flames on his back. He later evolved into a Quilava and then a Typhlosion.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship, where it was one of the first partner Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away.
A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!, under the ownership of Firebreather Takeo.
Cyndaquil is Chris's first partner Pokémon in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys. It first appeared in Escape From The Mystery Forest!.
Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic
A Cyndaquil appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic, under the ownership of Soul.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Cyndaquil appeared in Welcome Back, Clefairy!! as one of Professor Elm's first partner Pokémon. Prior to Red's arrival in New Bark Town, Cyndaquil was given to Gold.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cyndaquil (TCG)
In the TFG
One Cyndaquil figure has been released.
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Cyndaquil will aim a Flamethrower diagonally towards the ground in one direction. It is one of the easiest Pokémon to avoid, however. It can also be knocked off the screen.
Trophy information
Cyndaquil frighten easily, so they're often found curled up in balls. When threatened, they flare the flames on their backs to drive off enemies. Cyndaquil was one of the three Pokémon that Trainers could choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. No one knows if their eyes are open.
Cyndaquil no longer come out of Poké Balls and instead return only as a trophy.
Trophy information
"A Fire Mouse Pokémon. It's a timid creature that often curls up into a ball. When threatened, it flares up the flames on its back to scare off enemies. When it's angry, it can produce powerful flames, but when it's tired, it has trouble producing fire and suffers from incomplete combustion. When it levels up, it evolves into Quilava. Its squinty eyes are adorable."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting Cyndaquil will knock it back. After a few hits, Cyndaquil will be knocked into the Egg stand and the flame on its back will start heating the Egg. Hitting Cyndaquil one more time will cause the Egg to hatch and the player will have a chance to catch the newly hatched Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Johto #004
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Gold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Silver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Crystal
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The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
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Stadium 2
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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It flares flames from its back to protect itself. The fire burns vigorously if the Pokémon is angry. When it is tired, it sputters with incomplete combustion.
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FireRed
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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LeafGreen
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation IV
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Johto #004
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Diamond
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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SoulSilver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White
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Black 2
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Y
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Omega Ruby
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Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
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Generation IX
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Blueberry #176
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Scarlet
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Violet
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The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
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Game locations
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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39
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99 - 146
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188 - 282
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 309
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cyndaquil
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cyndaquil
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: 11.2%
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Friend Area: Scorched Plains
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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Make me angry and I'll burn you!
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26%-50% HP
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My health is down to half...
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1%-25% HP
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It's no good... Even the fire on my back is weakened...
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Level up
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Yippee! There's my level! Awesome!
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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I'm going for it, <name>!
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26%-50% HP
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This is getting tougher...
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1%-25% HP
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The fire on my back is almost out... <name>, help me...
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Level up
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That's it! I leveled!
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×1)
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 22
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Max. exp.: 36
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Browser entry R-019
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Cyndaquil can make the flames on its back flare to burn Bundled Hay and so on.
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×1)
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Loops: 0
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry R-157
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It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 69
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Base Defense: 47
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Cyndaquil appears to be based on an echidna with traits of tenrecs, such as its long snout and having little to no tail. The shape of its closed eyes resemble those of baby porcupines, as well as its fire, when lit, resembles the quills of the same animal. Cyndaquil could also be based on the Chinese mythological creature called Hinezumi, the same as Cyndaquil's species name in Japanese, which is a fire mouse that lives in volcanoes.
Name origin
Cyndaquil may be a combination of cinder (ashes) and quill (referring to needle-like hairs).
Hinoarashi may be a combination of 火 hi (fire) and ヤマアラシ (山荒) yama-arashi (porcupine). It can be taken to mean 火の嵐 hi no arashi (storm of fire).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi
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From 火の嵐 hi no arashi and 山荒 yama-arashi
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French
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Héricendre
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From hérisson and cendre
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Spanish
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Cyndaquil
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Same as English name
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German
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Feurigel
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From Feuer and Igel
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Italian
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Cyndaquil
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Same as English name
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Korean
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브케인 Beukein
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From 불 bul and 허리케인 hurricane
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Mandarin Chinese
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火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ
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From 火球 huŏqiú and 鼠 shŭ
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Cantonese Chinese
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火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú
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From 火球 fókàuh and 鼠 syú
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More languages
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Greek
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Σίντακιλ Síndakil
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Transcription of English name
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Hebrew
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סינדאקוויל Sindakwill
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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सुइगार Suigaar
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From सुई sui and अंगार Angaar
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Russian
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Синдаквил Sindakvil
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฮิโนอาราชิ Hinoarachi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
External links
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